rFactor 2 – Development blog and Brabham BT44b v080 update

Michael Borda from Image Space Incorporated has published part two of his tire physics blog and posted update v080 of the Brabham BT44B WIP project.

In part two of his Tyres development blog, he focuses on the on the Tyre Tool and Batch Testing.  Check out the development blog on the official rFactor2 website. In the near future, Michael will be adding a third and last part to the series that will cover mostly real time parameters and optimizations.

Furthermore, there is also a new update available for the Brabham BT44 Development project. Besides some tweaks and improvements, the BT44 now features a new driver model and animation, a new helmet and head, and new side and virtual mirrors.

The car is now available through the Steam Workshop and as usual it is in sync with Michael Borda’s “Physics and Development Blog”.

Changelog Brabham BT44 v080:

• Revised tyres.
• Decrease in yaw sensitivity of aero.
• Increase default fuel load.
• Tweaked default damper settings.
• Updated windshield
• New driver and animation
• New helmet and head
• Added side and virtual mirrors

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The Brabham BT44 was a Formula One racing car designed by Brabham’s chief designer Gordon Murray. The BT44 was an update of the partially successful 1973 BT42. The BT44 was considered to be a precursor to ground effects aerodynamics.

In 1975, the iconic Martini sponsored Brabham BT44 was modified and won the Brazilian and German Grand Prix. After a series of strong finishes, Carlos Reutemann finished third in the drivers’ championship. The 1975 Brabham BT44 was believed to be a very good car, but couldn’t match the performance of the McLaren M23 or the Ferrari 312T.